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Actresses -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Fay Bainter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2077
Abstract

Collection consists of stills and photographs, from 15 films and 20 stage plays; scripts of 15 stage plays and 6 television shows in which the actress Fay Bainter (1892-1968) appeared. Also includes personal documents, clippings and correspondence.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930s-1950s

Claire Dubrey papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2396
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs, scripts, personal diaries, and notebooks of American actress Claire Dubrey (1892-1993). Dubrey appeared in more than 200 films between 1916 and 1959, most notably during the silent film era.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1910s-1980s

Cliff Hall negatives and photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 7010
Abstract

This collection primarily consists of undeveloped negatives, snapshots, prints, and correspondence by Los Angeles native photographer Cliff Hall (1925-2020), which appear chiefly to date from the 1950s to early 2000s. The images reflect photo shoots and candid images made by Hall of society and cultural events and often document Los Angeles’ Black community.

Dates: c.1950s-2008

Fritzi Massary correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: 6035
Abstract This collection contains the correspondence of Fritzi Massary with her colleague and friend Violet Oldak. It also includes one letter from Liesl Frank, Fritzi's daughter, to Violet Oldak; a newspaper clipping about Fritzi Massary; an enclosed letter from Lili Darvas to Violet Oldak; a blank postcard featuring a publicity photograph of Massary; and a theater program. Violet Oldak played the character Trudi in the original cast of Operette by Noel Coward and Fritzi Massary played Liesl Haren....
Dates: 1934 - 1943

Virginia Mayo papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2444
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of American actress Virginia Mayo (1920-2005). Materials include personal and business correspondence, telegrams, fan letters, theater and motion picture programs, scrapbooks, and clippings, stills, photographs, fan magazines, publicity, pressbooks, and awards and trophies.

Dates: 1930s-1976

Baby Muriel McCormac negatives

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2543
Abstract

Collection consists of groups of 35mm negatives of child actress Baby Muriel McCormac.

Dates: c. 1920s

Marian Nixon collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2634
Abstract

This collection consists of American film actress Marian Nixon's (1904-1983) photographs and scrapbooks of newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1922 - 1936

Stefanie Powers papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275058553661]
Identifier: 2562
Abstract

Collection consists of the clippings, photographs, scripts, and correspondence of American actress Stefanie Powers.

Dates: c. 1950s-1980

Rhine family scripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2413
Abstract

This collection contains the scripts of American screenwriter and producer Larry Rhine (1910-2000) and American actress Hazel Shermet (1920-2016). Larry Rhine wrote for radio and television programs. Hazel Shermet was an actress for radio, theater, film, and television. Robert Rhine, their son and an actor and writer, contributed to the collecting of these scripts.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940s-1988

Thelma White papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2683
Abstract

Collection consists of the correspondence, memorabilia, acting files, and photographs of American actress Thelma White (1910-2005).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1990s